Dr. Peter Foster

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Foster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at USC Dornsife, specializing in quantitative computational biology and its applications in living systems. He completed his Ph.D. in Applied Physics at Harvard University in 2017. His research interests lie at the intersection of physics, living systems, and active matter, exploring the principles of physical bioenergetics. Prior to his current role, he served as a Research Scientist at Brandeis University and was a Physics Living Systems Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2021. He is actively engaged in research that seeks to understand complex biological processes through the lens of physical science.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

— Present

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

Conducted research in physics and its applications to biological systems.

Physics Living Systems Fellow

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Focused on the study of physics principles in living systems.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Writing Sample (if requested)
Specialization Notes

GRE requirements vary; many Dornsife programs have made it optional.